It's going to be a great game. Mettinberger finally has his head screwed on straight, which combined will their FB Hill will prove to be a headache for UGA's defense to stop. OTOH, LSU is weak in the secondary, which should allow Murray to work down field. I predict a high scoring affair much like the A&M v 'Bama game.
(09-23-2013 07:09 AM)vandiver49 Wrote: [ -> ]It's going to be a great game. Mettinberger finally has his head screwed on straight, which combined will their FB Hill will prove to be a headache for UGA's defense to stop. OTOH, LSU is weak in the secondary, which should allow Murray to work down field. I predict a high scoring affair much like the A&M v 'Bama game.
I agree about LSU's vulnerability in the secondary, but their defensive line is good enough to account for that. I think the real question of the outcome comes down to 2 crucial issues. 1. Can the L.S.U. D-line stop Gurley? Because if they can then Georgia will be just Murray. 2. Can the L.S.U. D-line get some good hits on Murray early in the game? Murray's history is that he plays erratically when he is hit often. When he has time he gets into his zone he is very accurate. Keeping Murray from finding his pace is more important than great coverage.
I think L.S.U. should be rightfully favored but this game will most likely come down to those two factors I listed and of course to turnovers.
I approach this from the pass to run angle. Murray needs to attack the edges and take the top off the defense before a running game can develop. If UGA can't keep the LSU defense honest with a legit passing attack, the score will get away from the Dawgs quickly. It will be reminiscent of the 2012 UGA v SCAR game.
I am obviously a bit biased, but would pick LSU here if in Vegas. Advantage UGA for home field and LSU's weaker than normal secondary/mediocre LB play. If the offense produces like it has in weeks 1-4, LSU should win this game.
(09-25-2013 11:53 AM)LSUtah Wrote: [ -> ]I am obviously a bit biased, but would pick LSU here if in Vegas. Advantage UGA for home field and LSU's weaker than normal secondary/mediocre LB play. If the offense produces like it has in weeks 1-4, LSU should win this game.
I'd be for L.S.U. anyway (I almost went there over Auburn). L.S.U. has always been by next favorite SEC team in any sport. Georgia made us vulnerable to Clemson. We need an undefeated or highly ranked SEC team to beat them. South Carolina fouled that up for us. The Tigers are the sounder of the two as a unit. But I'm right about Murray. Hit him early and often and his accuracy ratings drops dramatically. He gets happy feet, quits looking for second and third routes, and locks in on his primary to get rid of the ball.
As we all talked about before the season began, LSU always seems to be best when they are not picked to be at the top of the league. It's looking like Cam Cameron was the perfect fit. When LSU is winning, it means more of Les Miles on TV, too. I think we can all agree that we need more Les in our lives!
This is the kind of game that Richt needs to win. He's taken too much abuse from the UGA fanbase - when to be honest the Bulldogs should feel lucky to have a guy like him in charge.
UGA has played one nasty little schedule, by the way...
...if Richt can pile up wins vs. GT, UF, SCar, and LSU in one season then I believe that he will have EARNED a contract extension.
UGA's chance for a championship was last year. And to be honest that wouldn't have even happened had KSU, WVU and Baylor all blown it within a 2 week period. I think a bunch of one loss SEC teams are going to have a hard time getting to a MNC if there is an undefeated OU, OSU and Oregon out there waiting.
As much as I loathe UGA, I think Richt has been great for the program. Yes, T-Shirt fans want Saban like results, but in Athens they have a coach that has standards. And that is worth more IMO than whatever misdeeds 'Bama and LSU (greyshirting and oversigning the most prevalent) has committed to achieve their dominance.
(09-26-2013 11:01 AM)vandiver49 Wrote: [ -> ]UGA's chance for a championship was last year. And to be honest that wouldn't have even happened had KSU, WVU and Baylor all blown it within a 2 week period. I think a bunch of one loss SEC teams are going to have a hard time getting to a MNC if there is an undefeated OU, OSU and Oregon out there waiting.
As much as I loathe UGA, I think Richt has been great for the program. Yes, T-Shirt fans want Saban like results, but in Athens they have a coach that has standards. And that is worth more IMO than whatever misdeeds 'Bama and LSU (greyshirting and oversigning the most prevalent) has committed to achieve their dominance.
I don't think you'll have to worry much about an undefeated OU. OSU doesn't play anybody so its hard to tell what they have. Wisconsin will only give us a clue. And no matter how their game turned out with Arizona State they both struggled with each other and ASU got blown out by Stanford. So how much of a challenge to Ohio State is Wisconsin? I still think Stanford has a great shot at the Ducks. And back to the Buckeyes, Michigan sure doesn't look like much either. If Ohio State makes it to the MNC game I want them to have to play an SEC school. I think OSU is over hyped. But when counting your un-beatens don't leave out the Baylor/Oklahoma State winner. I think that game determines the Big 12 this year. And if Cocky doesn't knock off Clemson they could sneak into the picture as well.
(09-26-2013 11:01 AM)vandiver49 Wrote: [ -> ]UGA's chance for a championship was last year. And to be honest that wouldn't have even happened had KSU, WVU and Baylor all blown it within a 2 week period. I think a bunch of one loss SEC teams are going to have a hard time getting to a MNC if there is an undefeated OU, OSU and Oregon out there waiting.
As much as I loathe UGA, I think Richt has been great for the program. Yes, T-Shirt fans want Saban like results, but in Athens they have a coach that has standards. And that is worth more IMO than whatever misdeeds 'Bama and LSU (greyshirting and oversigning the most prevalent) has committed to achieve their dominance.
I don't think you'll have to worry much about an undefeated OU. OSU doesn't play anybody so its hard to tell what they have. Wisconsin will only give us a clue. And no matter how their game turned out with Arizona State they both struggled with each other and ASU got blown out by Stanford. So how much of a challenge to Ohio State is Wisconsin? I still think Stanford has a great shot at the Ducks. And back to the Buckeyes, Michigan sure doesn't look like much either. If Ohio State makes it to the MNC game I want them to have to play an SEC school. I think OSU is over hyped. But when counting your un-beatens don't leave out the Baylor/Oklahoma State winner. I think that game determines the Big 12 this year. And if Cocky doesn't knock off Clemson they could sneak into the picture as well.
I'm just trying to evaluate potential unbeaten teams on the assumption that the SEC conference champ will have 1 loss. Right now I'm I have:
OSU - easy sked vs. big name opponents
Stanford/Oregon Winner - I'm leaning towards the Ducks
B12 Winner - I haven't seen Baylor this year, but I wasn't impressed by the Cowboys performance vs. MSST
L'ville - easy sked vs. no name opponents
Of these teams you can drop the Cards from the conversation automatically. I also think you can pencil the winner of that PAC game as one of the teams that play in the MNC. So how do OSU and the B12 champ stack-up against a one loss SEC team IMO? I think it's
1. B12
2. OSU
3. 1 loss SEC
The round robin format will aid an undefeated B12 champ over the SEC and OSU will lean on the big names along with the fact they went undefeated last year will vault them over the SEC as well.
It depends on whether or not there are 2 or more undefeated teams from the P12, B1G, ACC, and B12. If so, the SEC champ could be on the outside looking in. It's not a playoff, so the chances are very limited...
(09-27-2013 10:15 AM)10thMountain Wrote: [ -> ]As much as it pains me, I got the cajuns in this one
You having fun yet, 10th
One of the best parts about being in the SEC is you have appointment viewing almost every Saturday. Not only will it be a hugely entertaining game, but the outcome of the game has huge implications for both the east and west divisions.
(09-27-2013 10:15 AM)10thMountain Wrote: [ -> ]As much as it pains me, I got the cajuns in this one
You having fun yet, 10th
One of the best parts about being in the SEC is you have appointment viewing almost every Saturday. Not only will it be a hugely entertaining game, but the outcome of the game has huge implications for both the east and west divisions.
The real fun of each Saturday in the SEC is the individual's internal dilemma. Your head knows who needs to win in each particular game to benefit your school, but your heart remembers that obnoxious in-law that went to that school and wants them to get blown away so that putz can't run his mouth the next time the family gets together. Then there's Vanderbilt. They've been underdogs for so long you heart wants to pull for them, but after doing business with their Alums you realize that they are among the most arrogant in the SEC so you simply can't pull for them anymore.
(09-27-2013 10:26 AM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ]Then there's Vanderbilt. They've been underdogs for so long you heart wants to pull for them, but after doing business with their Alums you realize that they are among the most arrogant in the SEC so you simply can't pull for them anymore.
Unless you have a serious medical issue, and end up at Vandy's Med Center...
